noun

697 of 3207

Bad / Dangerous

audio

malady - A disease or ailment

Smallpox was a very dangerous malady that has mostly been cured with vaccinations.

verb

698 of 3207

Other / Inward

Url audio

repent - To express sincere remorse and ask for forgiveness, often in a religious or moral context.

He decided to repent for his past mistakes and bad behavior by asking others for forgiveness and working hard to be a better person.

verb

699 of 3207

Bad / Small

audio

dwindle - To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

The dodo bird population dwindled over time before finally going extinct.

noun

700 of 3207

Other / Shape

Url audio

crux - A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.

Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.

noun

701 of 3207

Other / Inward

Url audio

shame - The emotion experienced when one believes they have done something wrong or inappropriate, often leading to feelings of guilt or disgrace.

Afterwards, he felt a deep sense of shame after lying to his friends about something so important.

noun

702 of 3207

Bad / Stupid

audio

nitwit - A silly or foolish person

Ernest may have been a simple nitwit, but he had a kind heart.

adjective

703 of 3207

Good / Smart-Adj

audio

shrewd - Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Steve Jobs was a shrewd businessman who saw the digital revolution coming before most people did.

adjective

704 of 3207

Good / Friendly

Url audio

amiable - Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like

When Patty chose a dog to buy, she looked for a dog that was amiable and had a calm, friendly disposition.

adjective

705 of 3207

Other / Sound

audio

mute - Being silent

When Betty asked her boss if she could expect a raise in the next year, his mute response implied that the answer was 'No'.

adjective

706 of 3207

Other / Inward

audio

stingy - Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous

Terry was so stingy with his money that he refused to lend it to anybody.

adjective

707 of 3207

Other / Entice

audio

captivating - Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention

Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating that people can look at it for hours, trying to delve into its myteries.

verb

708 of 3207

Bad / Mistake

Url audio

overlook - To fail to see or notice something.

It's important in a relationship to value the other person's great qualities, and overlook their faults.